RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Pregnant Women and the Use of Corrections Restraints and Substance Use Commitment JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law SP 359 OP 368 VO 43 IS 3 A1 Hall, Ryan C. H. A1 Friedman, Susan Hatters A1 Jain, Abhishek YR 2015 UL http://jaapl.org/content/43/3/359.abstract AB Recent evolving trends in the United States legal system regarding how policies and laws are applied to pregnant women include concerns over the use of restraints or shackles in pregnant inmates and forced treatment or commitment of pregnant women for substance abuse. These topics raise many questions, such as: how violent are women, particularly pregnant women; what are the informed consent and treatment implications; and who is at risk of harm? In addition, questions have been raised regarding maternal versus fetal rights, especially when the mother uses substances during a pregnancy. We review legal decisions and organizational position statements and highlight ethics-related concerns.